With rising tensions in the Middle East, Israel intensifies its aggression in Beirut, Lebanon. This follows Hezbollah’s rocket fire in Israel in response to attacks on Iran earlier this week. The Israeli occupation has been assaulting Lebanon prior to the attack on Iran, amidst a supposed ceasefire agreement with Lebanon
A South African start-up has launched a virtual fencing system to help farmers contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as the national vaccination campaign continues. The Internet of Things-based system uses GPS-enabled ear tags and solar-powered gateways to track livestock movements in real time. “The technology allows farmers to
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry described the medical certificate submitted by alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi as “useless” and indicated that it would consider serious measures against witnesses who do not cooperate. Mogotsi made a brief appearance before the commission on Wednesday morning to explain his absence on Monday. Speaking
Congress of the People (COPE) leader and former African National Congress (ANC) chairperson Mosiuoa Lekota has died at the age of 76 following a long illness. An anti-apartheid activist, Lekota played a prominent role in South Africa’s liberation struggle before serving in government as Free State premier and later Minister
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent measures to address Africa’s energy deficit, stressing that reliable, affordable energy is crucial for industrial growth, job creation, and regional integration. Speaking at the Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town, he emphasized the need for a unified and resilient energy system aligned with
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has urged motorists to ensure their vehicle and driving licences are up to date ahead of the busy Easter weekend travel period. According to the corporation, 700,399 vehicle licence discs are set to expire at the end of this month. In addition, more than
Visitors to the Garden Route National Park will have to plan around ongoing construction on the park’s suspension bridge, a major feature of the Tsitsikamma hiking trail. The 77-metre bridge, a key feature of the 2-kilometre trail over the Storms River gorge, has been closed for safety reasons. SANParks spokesperson
Parents have long taught their children the values of respect, discipline, and obedience. But in a rapidly changing world, shaped by social media, greater awareness of mental health, and evolving parenting styles, many families are now grappling with a new question: what happens when a child says, “No”? Is it
Israeli and U.S. forces persist in their attack on Iran, which includes a strike on the Iranian state media, while the death toll increases to 787 individuals, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. Similarly, the Israeli occupation is escalating aerial assaults on Lebanon and has initiated a fresh ground
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
